Category: Dental Fillings

What Are White Fillings Made of? White fillings can be Ceramic, Resin or Glass Ionomer compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. White fillings are popular because they look natural when you laugh, talk and smile. They don't have any mercury in them unlike the old silver amalgam fillings. White fillings are also called composite fillings and blend [...]

What is an inlay and/or onlay? Onlays and inlays are deployed when the cavity is too large for a filling, but the structure of the tooth is still sound. The earlier your dentist spots your tooth decay, the easier it'll be to clear as the cavity will be smaller. But what happens when the decay is not [...]